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🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Violence, networks, and bullying: how to address what is said and what is silenced in the 'digital planet'

The article discusses the prevalence of digital violence among adolescents in Argentina, highlighting the different forms of bullying that extend beyond school environments.

Feb 28 • 17:31 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Hammer Attack at School in Gela, 15-Year-Old Assaults a Classmate: 'It’s Not Bullying,' Says the Principal

A 15-year-old student in Gela assaulted a classmate with a hammer, prompting the school principal to assert that the act was not bullying.

Feb 28 • 09:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

WOMEN'S TALES ⟩ "I was knocked down and beaten to a pulp!" In a group. A kick to the head. The whole school watched.

Andreas Jääger shares his harrowing experience of being violently attacked by a group in front of peers, highlighting the silence that often surrounds such acts of violence.

Feb 28 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Student forced to eat 7 slices of cake at school has syndrome that makes it easy for him to gain weight

A 16-year-old student in Fortaleza, Brazil, was forced by peers to eat seven slices of cake, a situation exacerbated by his existing health condition that makes him gain weight easily.

Feb 28 • 08:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bullying: student forced to eat 7 slices of cake and filmed in school bathroom in Ceará

A family in Fortaleza, Brazil, has reported a case of bullying involving their son who was forced by classmates to eat seven slices of cake and was recorded while using the school bathroom.

Feb 27 • 15:37 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

School principals in Finland: Life has fundamentally changed after banning smartphones

School principals across Finland have reported positive effects following the ban on mobile devices, including improved student interactions and decreased bullying.

Feb 27 • 15:15 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

WHO'S BOUNDARY WAS CROSSED? ⟩ 'One hundred percent the type of school bully!' Kris Kärner's and Vilja Kiisler's interview sparked a heated debate on social media

The interview between Kris Kärner and Vilja Kiisler ignited significant debate on social media regarding accountability and the tone of journalistic questioning.

Feb 27 • 11:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Family reports aggression against a 7-year-old autistic child at a school in Campina Grande

A family has reported that their 7-year-old autistic child was allegedly assaulted by another student at a municipal school in Campina Grande, Brazil.

Feb 27 • 10:39 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Conflict between Parents and Schools: How Can We Reach a Compromise?

The article discusses the tensions between parents and schools in Japan, highlighting the importance of communication and understanding in resolving conflicts for the benefit of children.

Feb 27 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Suffering from bullying is not weakness: how to give children emotional defense tools

An Ecuadorian mother seeks advice on how to empower her sensitive son to stand up to bullying as he returns to school.

Feb 26 • 17:45 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Sofía Montenegro, the UFC fighter who suffered from overweight, bullying, and is a primary school teacher

Sofía Montenegro, a 26-year-old UFC fighter from Córdoba, overcame childhood bullying and weight issues to pursue a successful career in mixed martial arts while also working as a primary school teacher.

Feb 26 • 16:56 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Gela, a student hits a classmate on the head with a hammer

A 15-year-old student was struck on the head with a hammer by a classmate in a Gela vocational school, reportedly linked to bullying.

Feb 26 • 13:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Northumberland bully who 'made life hell' continued 'horrific violence' as adult

A 22-year-old bully from Northumberland has been convicted of continuing his violent behavior into adulthood, assaulting the same victim he had bullied in school.

Feb 26 • 10:56 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Hate at school starts with blind parents

A parent discusses the challenges of addressing bullying in schools, highlighting a conversation that turned confrontational rather than constructive.

Feb 25 • 10:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Teenager is assaulted by students in a state school; video

A 15-year-old was assaulted by fellow students at a state school in Tanabi, São Paulo, with video evidence showing the incident.

Feb 24 • 22:12 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Cutter Attack at Junior High School: Saitama Prefectural Board of Education to Investigate as Serious Bullying Incident

A junior high school student in Saitama was attacked with a cutter by a classmate, prompting an investigation into potential serious bullying by the local education board.

Feb 24 • 20:00 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Report: Mobile-free schools have had a positive effect on the school environment

A report from NTNU reveals that mobile-free schools have led to improved school environments, although mobile removal alone does not address bullying issues.

Feb 24 • 10:27 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Report: Mobile-free schools have had a positive effect on the school environment

A report from NTNU indicates that mobile-free schools have led to several positive environmental changes, although it is not a quick fix for bullying.

Feb 24 • 10:27 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

"I Started Running So Fast" - Former School Bully Jeremias Remembers the Moment When a Parent Could No Longer Tolerate Their Child's Bullying

A former school bully, Jeremias Jaakola, reflects on a key moment in which a parent confronted his bullying behavior, highlighting the lack of effective intervention from authorities.

Feb 21 • 18:34 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Schoolchildren's shoes were soaked with water and thrown out of the window in freezing temperatures. The school principal knows nothing about it

An incident in Saaremaa involved three schoolchildren's shoes being soaked with water and thrown out of a window, with the school principal unaware of the situation.

Feb 20 • 10:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Schools that have been reported - in your municipality

Aftonbladet reports on complaints about schools in Sweden that have been submitted to the Schools Inspectorate between 2022 and 2025, highlighting the number of inspections initiated at each school.

Feb 20 • 05:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Student awarded R$ 60,000 suffered 'testicular torsion' after being kicked during recess; understand

A student received a compensation of R$ 60,000 after suffering a testicular torsion, which led to the loss of a testicle, due to an assault by another student during recess.

Feb 19 • 16:48 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Jeremias humiliated a cancer-stricken girl to death – "I felt I had succeeded"

Jeremias Jaakola, a former school bully, reflects on his past actions of bullying a cancer-stricken girl in a television interview, admitting that he derived a sense of success from her humiliation.

Feb 18 • 17:47 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Apple Martin denies rumors that she was expelled from school for bullying: "I am not that kind of person"

Apple Martin publicly denied allegations on social media that she had been expelled from school for bullying, asserting that the rumors do not reflect her character.

Feb 17 • 17:21 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Was Gwyneth Paltrow’s daughter expelled from prestigious school due to bullying?

Apple Martin, daughter of Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin, addressed rumors of her expulsion from a private university due to bullying, asserting her understanding of not being liked by everyone.

Feb 17 • 13:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Middle School Girl's Suicide, Bullying Reinvestigation to Begin; Trigger Was Unlocking Smartphone

The city of Sakai has announced a reinvestigation into the bullying-related suicide of a middle school girl in 2019, prompted by new information from her family regarding her smartphone.

Feb 17 • 12:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

"If they bullied her, it wasn't in class": the drama of Ángeles in Benalmádena seeks answers

The suicide of a 14-year-old girl in Benalmádena is under investigation, with claims of school bullying made by her family.

Feb 17 • 01:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The police investigate the suicide of a 14-year-old girl in Benalmádena (Málaga)

Police are investigating the suicide of a 14-year-old girl in Benalmádena, Málaga, who reportedly suffered from bullying at school.

Feb 16 • 10:05 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Assault Report by Former Player of Koryo High School, Third-Party Committee Finds Difficulty in Acknowledging Claims; Points Out Issues in School's Response

A third-party investigation into claims of abuse by a former player of Koryo High School's baseball team found insufficient evidence to substantiate the allegations but criticized the school's handling of the situation.

Feb 16 • 09:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Glasgow teen boy attempted suicide four times due bullying over autism

A Glasgow mother is advocating for stronger anti-bullying measures after her son, who has autism, attempted suicide four times due to persistent bullying in school.

Feb 15 • 09:34 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

VIDEO: "He could bully minorities at school and shoot with a shotgun!" Streamer Kris Kärner's shocking statements about children raise eyebrows

Streamer Kris Kärner makes controversial remarks suggesting children should be allowed to bully minorities and handle firearms.

Feb 14 • 11:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Children are afraid of her. The owner of the private school Heřmánek allegedly bullied students and subordinates

The owner of a private school in Czechia is accused of bullying students and staff.

Feb 14 • 07:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Boys bullied me at school due to my 6ft 7ins height but now they love my long legs'

Amira Evans, a 26-year-old woman from Bristol, reflects on her experience of being bullied for her height during school years and how she has embraced her tall stature in adulthood.

Feb 14 • 07:09 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The Dark Background of The Voice of Finland: 'Help is not easily obtained'

Jaakko Seppälä, a contestant on The Voice of Finland, reflects on his painful past as a school bully and his journey towards redemption.

Feb 13 • 07:36 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The Voice of Finland singer was a school bully - 'I have been given a second chance'

Jaakko Seppälä, a contestant on The Voice of Finland, opens up about his past as a bully and his journey towards seeking forgiveness and personal redemption.

Feb 13 • 06:53 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"16 months of bullying insufficiently addressed": an investigation opened in Saint-Nazaire after the suicide of a student

An investigation has been launched in Saint-Nazaire following the suicide of a 14-year-old girl, as her parents accuse the school of failing to properly address 16 months of bullying.

Feb 12 • 09:48 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Elementary School Teacher Insulted Children and Investigated Them in the Office, According to Mothers of Three Students. He Sees It as Revenge

A teacher in Bratislava is accused of bullying students and intimidating their families, leading some parents to transfer their children to other schools.

Feb 12 • 08:53 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Security in Schools. The 'Flying Units' Arrive in the Most At-Risk Areas

The Italian government is ramping up security measures in schools due to rising violence, illegal activities, and bullying incidents among students.

Feb 12 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Two boys injured after attack by classmate in British school

Two boys were injured in an attack by a classmate at a British school.

Feb 10 • 21:25 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

17-year-old SS3 student killed by classmates in Yobe

Hassan Ahmadu, a 17-year-old student at Government Science and Technical College in Yobe, was killed by classmates in a bullying incident.

Feb 8 • 23:38 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

When the elite school becomes a hell where the jet set calls you 'fat whore' and 'faggot': 'I was worth nothing'

A student at an elite Spanish school faced severe bullying and homophobic abuse from peers, revealing a troubling culture in prestigious educational institutions.

Feb 8 • 22:52 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

‘Fly high my angel’: 12-year-old girl dies by suicide amid bullying allegations

A 12-year-old girl, Lexi Blackwood, took her own life after experiencing severe bullying at school, sparking discussions about the impact of bullying on mental health.

Feb 7 • 03:59 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

"Vika täytyy olla minussa" ("There must be something wrong with me"), Aapo thought when he was thrown to the ground – This was just the beginning

Aapo Mäkitalo recounts his experiences of bullying, beginning in elementary school and escalating to violence in middle school, which left him with lasting scars.

Feb 5 • 18:32 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

School Anti-bullying Coordinators Without Time or Resources: "We Do It in Our Free Time"

Teachers and organizations report the lack of institutional support for the role of anti-bullying coordinators, created three years ago to prevent violence in classrooms.

Jan 30 • 09:15 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

School harassment: the suicide of Camélia, 17, provokes a wave of anger and incomprehension

The suicide of 17-year-old Camélia in France due to school bullying has triggered widespread outrage and criticism towards the education system's handling of bullying cases.

Jan 22 • 12:41 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

An administrative investigation opened after the suicide of a high school student in Seine-et-Marne

An administrative investigation has been launched following the suicide of a 17-year-old high school student in Seine-et-Marne, with inquiries into the causes of death and issues related to school bullying.

Jan 16 • 13:31 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Is Apple Martin Really the Biggest Mean Girl Among the Rich and Famous?

Apple Martin, the daughter of Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin, faces allegations of being a 'mean girl' and bully, stemming from a viral video and unverified accusations of school bullying.

Jan 15 • 21:31 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Crime & Justice

The case of Sandra Peña advances along three different paths to "determine responsibilities" for the minor's suicide

The case of Sandra Peña, who took her own life after suffering from bullying, is advancing through various judicial and administrative avenues, including investigations by the Prosecutor's Office for Minors and a criminal complaint filed by the victim's family against the school.

Jan 15 • 20:18 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

An investigation opened for school bullying following the suicide of a high school student in Seine-et-Marne

An investigation has been launched into school bullying after a high school student committed suicide in Seine-et-Marne, with potential legal consequences for those involved.

Jan 15 • 15:32 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The family of the girl who committed suicide in Seville sues the school and the teachers

The family of 14-year-old Sandra Peña, who committed suicide in Seville, is suing her school and teachers for failing to address the bullying she experienced as per protocol.

Jan 9 • 18:44 UTC

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